4. Hardware and Software Setup

This chapter will explain the steps necessary to set up IVNT-03 to work with a vehicle network including how install the required software and drivers, connect cables between the IVNT-03 and the network, and link the unit to a PC.

Note

Note: Below is an example and you may need to alter these instructions to suit your particular needs.

4.1. Vehicle Spy and Driver Installation Setup

The IVNT-03 requires special drivers, which are installed automatically by the included software setup programs. It is recommended to install the included software first for appropriate driver installation.

Note

Note: A separate driver installer is provided for those who will be interfacing to the IVNT-03 using its API, rather than using Vehicle Spy.

4.1.1. Vehicle Spy (Professional or Trial)

The installation process is very similar for both the full and trial versions, though there may be some slight differences between the figures in this document and what you see on your screen. Vehicle Spy 3 uses an automated installer, which will do most of the work for you. Simply follow the instructions below to set up the program on your computer.

1. Load the Software and Documentation Disc: Put the disc that came with your IVNT-03 into the optical drive of your computer. A few seconds later, the ICS software installation menu should appear on your computer screen.

Note

Note: On some computers this window may not appear automatically. If this occurs, start Windows Explorer, navigate to the disc’s letter under Computer, and then double-click the file icsAutoPlay.exe to open the menu.

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Figure 3: Software Install Dialog Box

From this menu you can start installing Vehicle Spy, install the API support files, and access videos, documentation and online support materials.

  1. Start Vehicle Spy Installation: Click Vehicle Spy Install.

3. Select Language: Select your preferred language, and then click to proceed. (For the remainder of these directions, we will assume that English has been used).

The Vehicle Spy setup wizard will now start, displaying a welcome screen.

  1. Start Vehicle Spy Setup Wizard: Click to start the setup wizard.
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Figure 4: Vehicle Spy Setup Wizard Welcome Screen

5. Review and Accept License Agreement: Review the license agreement, and assuming its terms are acceptable, select I accept the agreement.

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Figure 5: Vehicle Spy 3 License Agreement

  1. Select Installation Type: We are doing a new installation so simply click to continue.

7. Select Destination Location: Choose where you want to install Vehicle Spy. We normally recommend using the default location.

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Figure 6: Choosing the Destination Location

8. Select Data Directory Location: Next, choose where you want Vehicle Spy 3 to store its data files. We recommend sticking with the provided default, C:IntrepidCSVehicle Spy.

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Figure 7: Selecting the Data Directory Location

9. Select Start Menu Folder: Choose where you want your Windows shortcuts for Vehicle Spy to reside. Again, the defaults are generally fine here, though you can change them if you wish. Click to proceed.

10. Select Additional Tasks: The one option here is to create a desktop icon for Vehicle Spy, which is selected by default. Uncheck the box if you do not wish to have this icon created.

You have now provided all of the information the wizard needs to install Vehicle Spy. Your selected options will be displayed in a review box.

11. Review Installation Options and Begin Installation: Ensure that the options you have chosen are correct.

The wizard will now begin installing Vehicle Spy. A window will appear showing you the progress of the installation.

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Figure 8: Installing Vehicle Spy

After completing installation of the software itself, the wizard will automatically install various drivers required by Vehicle Spy 3 and the IVNT-03. The first install will be guided by the VCP Driver Installer.

12. Install VCP Drivers: Click to begin installing the first set of drivers. This will usually take only a few seconds, and when completed, a message will appear. Click to complete this initial driver installation process.

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Figure 9: VCP Driver Installation Complete

Next, support files for Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 and 2005 will be installed, if they are not already on the computer. This happens automatically, and you may briefly see a dialog box. Many systems already have these files, however; if that is the case, a message may appear telling you that they are already present; just follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

Installing Support Files for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005.

The WinPcap installer will start next. This is a special support program that allows Ethernet traffic on a PC to be captured and displayed by Vehicle Spy.

1. Install WinPcap: Click to start the installation process. Review the WinPcap license agreement and click if you are willing to abide by its terms. Leave the box on the next screen checked so that WinPcap starts automatically, and click Next. After a few seconds a message will appear saying that the installation is complete; click Finish to exit this installer.

The setup wizard will now install SMSC LAN9500 device drivers. This only takes a few seconds and requires no user intervention; you may see a dialog box on the screen.

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Figure 10: WinPcap Setup Wizard

SMSC LAN9500 Device Driver Installation.

Another ICS driver installer dialog box will now appear, similar to the first one.

  1. Install ICS Port Drivers: Click to begin installing the ICS port drivers.

At this point you may receive a prompt from Windows. Please click to authorize driver installation.

Once installation begins, it will take only a few moments, and when completed, a message will appear.

  1. Complete Port Driver Installation: Click to exit this part of the install.
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Figure 11: Port Driver Installation Complete

  1. Exit the Setup Wizard: Congratulations, you’re done!

4.2. Driver and API Support File Installation setup

If you plan to use the IVNT-03 without Vehicle Spy, you will need to install drivers and support files to allow the hardware to be accessed via its API. Please follow the steps below.

All of these files are installed automatically with Vehicle Spy, so if you followed the instructions in Section 4.1, you can skip the directions here.

1. Load the Software and Documentation Disc: Put the disc that came with your IVNT-03 into the optical drive of your computer. A few seconds later, the ICS software installation menu should appear on your computer screen.

Note

Note: On some computers this window may not appear automatically. If this occurs, start Windows Explorer, navigate to the disc’s letter under Computer, and then double-click the file icsAutoPlay.exe to open the menu.

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Figure 12: IVNT-03 Software Install Dialog Box

  1. Start Support File Installation: Click RP1210 J2534 Intrepid API Install

The setup wizard for the ICS API and driver kit will now start, displaying a welcome screen

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Figure 13: API and Driver Setup Wizard Welcome Screen

3. Select Language: Select your preferred language, and then click to proceed. (For the remainder of these directions, we will assume that English has been used).

  1. Start API and Driver Setup Wizard: Click to start the setup wizard.

5. Review and Accept License Agreement: Review the license agreement, and assuming its terms are acceptable, select I accept the agreement.

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Figure 14: API and Driver File License Agreement

  1. Select Installation Type: We are doing a new installation so simply click to continue.

7. Select Destination Location: Choose where you want to install Vehicle Spy. We normally recommend using the default location.

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Figure 15: API and Driver File License Agreement

8. Review Installation Options and Begin Installation: Ensure that the options you have chosen are correct. The wizard will now begin installing Vehicle Spy. A window will appear showing you the progress of the installation.

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Figure 16: Installing Vehicle Spy

After completing installation of the software itself, the wizard will automatically install various drivers required by Vehicle Spy 3 and the IVNT-03. The first install will be guided by the VCP Driver Installer.

9. Install VCP Drivers: Click to begin installing the first set of drivers. This will usually take only a few seconds, and when completed, a message will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete this initial driver installation process.

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Figure 17: VCP Driver Installation Complete

Next, support files for Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 and 2005 will be installed, if they are not already on the computer. This happens automatically, and you may briefly see a dialog box. Many systems already have these files, however; if that is the case, a message may appear telling you that they are already present; just follow the onscreen instructions to coninute.

Installing Support Files for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005.

Another ICS driver installer dialog box will appear now.

1. Install ICS Port Drivers: Click to begin installing the ICS port drivers. If you see a Windows dialog like the one in Figure 18, click to authorize installation.

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Figure 18: VCP Driver Installation Complete

Once installation begins, it will take only a few moments, and when completed, a message will appear.

  1. Complete Port Driver Installation: Click to exit this part of the install.
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Figure 19: Port Driver Installation Complete

  1. Exit the Setup Wizard: Congratulations, you’re done!

4.3. Vehicle Network and Power Connections

The integrated DB9 connector is used to connect to the Vehicle/Bench CAN Network. CAN termination can be enabled from the Software Interface.

The IVNT-03 is USB powered hence no power connection needed.

4.4. PC Connection

Connect the USB Type A/Type C to USB port on the PC or indirectly through a USB hub.